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Importing Cars to Cyprus

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Cyprus

Importing a used Japanese car to Cyprus with Washin Auto: choose your vehicle, we prepare the export documents and ship it to your port, then you clear customs and register locally. Age limit: Importation of used vehicles with more than 5 years old is restricted in Cyprus.. Typical shipping time: 26-36 Days (RoRO).

Year Restriction

Max. 5 years old

Destination Port

Limassol

Time of Shipment

26-36 Days (RoRO)

Vessel Schedule

Less than Bi-Monthly (RoRO)

Shipping Line

Columbia Ship Management Ltd.

Inspection

No Inspection Required

Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Cyprus

Right Hand Drive Vehicles

Importation of right-hand drive vehicles is allowed in Cyprus.

Age Restriction

Importation of used vehicles with more than 5 years old is restricted in Cyprus.

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Cyprus

Import Duty & VAT

  • Import Duty: 10 to 22% of CIF + Engine Capacity Tax
  • VAT: 19% of CIF + Import Duty + Excise Duty

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Cyprus

  • A completed Form P17
  • A T2L or T2LF document to prove EU Community status (obtained from the Customs Service in the origin EU country or from the shipping company responsible for the vehicle)
  • Shipping documents for shipped vehicles
  • Valid and expired passports going back at least five years
  • Alien Registration Certificates for applicant and family
  • Residence Permit for applicant and family members
  • Driver’s licence
  • Sales contract or evidence a foreign residence is being rented out
  • Sales contract or evidence a foreign residence is being rented out
  • For applicants with school-age children, proof the children were enrolled in school
  • Proof of residential situation in Cyprus in the form of a sales contract or rental contract for an apartment or home
  • Utility and/or telephone bills
  • Employment contract for work in Cyprus
Registration of Vehicles

After the payment of relevant duties and taxes the vehicle must be registered before it can be licensed for road tax purposes. According to the existing Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Legislation, a private motor vehicle can be registered in Cyprus provided its age prior to its importation is less than five years old, this counted from the date of its first registration.

In order to register a vehicle in Cyprus, it must first pass the DoRT test.n the Republic of Cyprus, all vehicles over four years old are subject to a Department of Road Transport (DoRT) test (similar to a UK MOT) for mechanical safety as well as emissions levels. This test must be passed every two years. The test checks emissions, brakes, suspension, steering, lights and tyres among other things. 

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Our import specialists can guide you through the entire process and ensure compliance with your country's regulations

Import Process Overview

Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle

1

Choose Your Vehicle

Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs

2

Documentation

We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents

3

Shipping & Logistics

Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port

4

Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country